Meditation &
Workshops
Sue has been teaching pregnancy and birth preparation in Melbourne since 2005. Workshops are inclusive of LGBTIQ+ individuals and couples.
Meditation &
Thrive
Facilitated by Sue Power and Jo Watson.
Support to build confidence and develop coping skills as new parents
** THRIVE is currently being offered via an interactive online platform.
When embarking on this new journey of parenthood there can be challenging transitions and a range of emotions. THRIVE aims to provide a safe, non-judgemental and nurturing environment to build confidence and develop coping skills as a new mother. Over 9 weeks we explore a different theme that includes mindfulness strategies to enable you to:
- Navigate change with self-awareness and compassion
- Be aware of your reactions and respond wisely and calmly.
- Be present and connected with yourself, your baby and the community around you.
Themes include Creative and Intuitive Parenting, the Challenges of Parenting in this Current Era, Identity as Mothers and Self-discovery, Navigating and Nurturing Relationship Changes, Birth and Sex, Maintaining Life Balance and Wellbeing, Creating Community and Family Rituals.
Babies are welcomed into the space as part of the course. Open to any new mother or person who has given birth with babies from 0-6 months of age. Numbers limited to a maximum of 10.
Facilitators Sue Power and Jo Watson have a combined experience of over 30 years working with women and families. They each bring their own unique qualities and skills as midwives, educators, body worker and counsellor to these courses.
Cost:
In person courses – $355.
Online – $270 for the full 9 weeks including notes, email and weekly supportive practices.
Please get in touch to discuss how we can best support you. There are payment plan options if these costs are prohibitive. If you can afford the full cost (or wish to contribute more) these funds will subsidise those who wish to attend but are experiencing financial hardship.
The cost includes comprehensive notes, emails, supportive weekly practices and access to guided relaxations.
Current course: Running over 9 weeks from the 20th of July (online)
Next online 9 week course starts: Fridays from the 30th of October from 10am to 12 midday. Please find booking link here
Expressions of interest for Jan/Feb next year are also welcomed.
Calmbirth®
with Sue Power
Practical and emotional birth preparation and education
The calmbirth® philosophy is based on the belief that pregnancy, labour and birth are normal life events and that birth is a natural process. The calmbirth® workshops draw on contemporary birth physiology and neuroscience giving couples a greater understanding of the birthing process whilst aiming to understand and reduce fear and anxiety. With greater knowledge and understanding, women and their partners are able to feel confident to make informed decisions around their birth choices.
The workshops combine an understanding of the birthing process, the hormones of labour and birth and practical skills for managing pain, sensations and challenges of labour, that include breathing, relaxation and visualisation techniques, positioning and massage. Life after birth and the transition to parenthood and the role of the partner/support is also emphasised.
The comprehensive course is complementary to all models of care – private or public, birth centre or home-birth and are not an alternative to the birthing choices you have already made. You will gain practical knowledge and skills whether this is your first or third baby, or hoping to achieve a vaginal birth after a previous caesarean (VBAC). Refresher classes are also available for subsequent pregnancies if you’ve completed the original course.
The cost (in person) is $550 per couple which includes the booklet, downloads and refreshments. ($150 non-refundable deposit secures your enrolment)
Weekend workshops run from 9am to approx 4.30pm over two days.
UPCOMING DATES
Please check the booking link below course availability or the option of a waiting list.
2020
** Please be in touch if you are experiencing financial difficulties (there are a limited number of spaces available for those experiencing significant financial hardship).
Please note a change of venue for courses running for the rest of the year. Courses will now be held at PULSE, 149B Glenlyon Rd, Brunswick. However please be aware there is also the possibility these courses will not run face to face due to the ongoing unknowns of Covid-19 during this time. Please also be aware of the need for participants to not attend if you are unwell, and also if the facilitator becomes unwell this course will revert to an online platform.
12th & 19th of September (online) Fully Booked REGISTER HERE
3rd & 10th of October. This course is now running online and is fully booked. REGISTER HERE
Sat 21st & Sun 29th of November REGISTER HERE
5th & 12th of December REGISTER HERE
2021!!!
Meditation
Weekly 1hr mindfulness meditation practice
Give yourself the opportunity to receive the support of meditation to help you find moments of rest and quiet. These practices can support your capacity to manage stress, emotional fatigue and re-set your nervous system, particularly during this time of Covid-19 and isolation. A space and stillness to rejuvenate and restore the mind and body.